Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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lecoming e urn homecoming homecoming g homecoming home : i !l f!!©R??ii1!fl homecomint doming ming - ' y.- - .- ' ■ ' V ' -Aip ' . • ' •i- i ' .V ' -r- Reality TU: tfiomecor ling hon omecomt Temple ' s Homecoming is a weekiong celebration of events designed to welcome students back from a long summer. This year ' s homecoming theme was Reality TU . Homecoming kicked off as always with Philadelphia Cares Day. Temple students got the chance ito help improve local schools by painting classrooms and restoring [playgrounds. Temple students who decided to take a break from [their busy day got to play the latest video games when the Game Life ' our came to the Student Center Atrium. Nicely completmenting the eek ' s theme, Cameron from Real World San Diego and Karamo from Real World Philadelphia were on campus to sign autographs. The next day brought Fall Fest, Homecoming ' s signature outdoor V i 3vent. The vendors and attractions extended down 13 Street to the fA Bell Tower and Berks Mall, wrapping up to Liacouras Walk. Students 1 flooded 13th Street trying to make their way to find their favorite H foods or get a chance to grab some free giveaways. Despite all the nctivities going on outside, many students made their way into the Ktudent Activities Center, where the activities were equally as . . Kxciting. While waiting for the Greek Showcase and Step Show to ■ Bjtart, outgoing students got the chance to make their own music video which provided the accumulating groups of students with entertainment as well. The Greek Showcase and Step Show Exhibition drew over 800 people to Pearson Hall. The Homecoming Pep Rally at the Bell Tower brought an appearance from the cheerleaders. Diamond Gems dance team and a Temple Marching Band that was heard all over campus. The office of Student Activities, which does the majority of the programming for Homecoming week, worked to secure an appearance from Afeni Shakur, the mother of the late rapper Tupac Shakur, and actress singer Jasmine Guy, a friend of Shakur ' s. Shakur and Guy talked about a wide variety of social issues and implored students to be socially responsible. The Homecoming football game between the Temple Owls and Pittsburgh Panthers almost brought a victorious end to the week. In a close game. Temple lost to Pittsburgh, 27-22, as the Panthers stopped the Owls twice in goal line situations. Later that night, students danced the night away at the Homecoming party. All in all, the festivities of Temple ' s 2004 Homecoming did a good job of welcoming everyone, especially the students, back to Temple University. - . ■( „„

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homecoming Homecoming W homecoming fc A Temple shic stwaent gets strapped ' 1A± for the rid omecoming homecoming hom Ing attra( omecom r. Photo by: Jinal Shah Members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity step in front of their booth on Liacouras Walk. (Bottom right) Temple Student Government Office Assistant Arsie Solomon twirls some cotton candy during Fall Fest. • The Homecoming tradtion as a weeklong celebration of events began six years ago. « Temple students kicked off Homecoming by partnering with Philadelphia Cares to u .help improve public schools irftne comnfunity. The 2004 Homecoming theme, Reality TU, was aimed at the popularity of ilevision. reality tel «5 CL -iLltilVt Lilc

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bnstantly Happening The fall semester was sprinkled with visits from the known and famous. From the political arena to the pop culture generation of reality shows, Main Campus was one happening place this semester. Women ' s basketball coach Dawn Staley earned her third Olympic gold medal. On the literary side, Caucasia author Danzy Senna discussed race and diversity with students. And Alex Wellen, a graduate of the Beasley School of Law and author of Barman, returned to his alma mater to talk about his book. Temple saw political history in the making when John Kerry spoke to a jam-packed audience at the Liacouras Center. Similarly, his son-in-law, Chris Heinz, visited Main Campus and watched the third and final presidential debate at the Owl Cove with Temple University College Democrats. On a lighter side, reality show personalities are famous among the Temple student body. Karamo from Real World: Philadelphia and Cameran from Real World: San Diego ran out of their autographed photographs to distribute among students when they made an appearance at the Student Center in October. And Kwame Jackson of The Apprentice enamored his audiences when he spoke about his boardroom experience during a speech at Mitten Hall. -4c ijj The Host of Gameshow Night, Jordan Blenner, quizes Lizze Boredom at the Owl Cove located in Mitten Hall. Ubh PlKStt .ItLr|)(](| A henna tatoo artist draws on the hand of Richard Ellerson, an employee in the office of Student Activities. The Student Center hosted various events throughout the year.